Preface
This manual is an introduction to and overview of the use of version 1.4 of the Java™ Plug-in product. It is a summary of the Java Plug-in documentation available at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/guide/plugin.
Who Should Use This Book
This book contains information that is useful to applet developers and web site managers who host applets on their Web pages.
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1, Overview -- What is Java Plug-in? provides an introduction to the Java Plug-in product.
Chapter 3, Using OBJECT, EMBED and APPLET Tags in Java Plug-in discusses tags that must be used in HTML files.
Chapter 4, Using the HTML Converter to Convert Applet Tags for Java Plug-in describes the HTML Converter.
Chapter 5, Proxy Configuration contains information about setting up web sites that host applets.
Chapter 6, Protocol Support discusses support for HTTP, FTP, and GOPHER protocols.
Chapter 7, Cookie Support describes the Java Plug-in supports the use of cookies, which store data on client platforms.
Chapter 8, Applet Caching and Installation in Java Plug-in contains more information related to caching of applets.
Chapter 9, Using the Java Plug-in Control Panel to Set Plug-in Behavior/Options describes the operation and use of the Java Plug-in Control Panel.
Chapter 10, Netscape 6 contains information about Netscape 6 and the Open Java Interface (OJI).
Chapter 11, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides references to the various topics covered by the online FAQ for the Java Plug-in.
Related Documentation
These documents have information about version 1.4 of the Java 2 Platform:
Java 2 SDK for Solaris Developer's Guide
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition v. 1.4 Release Notes located online at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/relnotes.html.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v. 1.4 Documentation located online at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/index.html.
Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition, v 1.4 API Specification located online at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/api/index.html.
Accessing Sun Documentation Online
The docs.sun.comSM Web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject. The URL is http://docs.sun.com.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.
Table P-1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
AaBbCc123 | The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output | Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail. |
AaBbCc123 | What you type, contrasted with on-screen computer output | machine_name% su Password: |
AaBbCc123 | Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value | To delete a file, type rm filename. |
AaBbCc123 | Book titles, new words, or terms, or words to be emphasized. | Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this. |
Shell Prompts in Command Examples
The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.
Table P-2 Shell Prompts
Shell | Prompt |
|---|---|
| C shell prompt | machine_name% |
| C shell superuser prompt | machine_name# |
| Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt | $ |
| Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt | # |